Carter's Aromatherapy Designs · Handcrafted in California since day one Adults 21+ for products containing THC · Find a dispensary
Craft CBD formulations · Grown in the California sun

The best alternative to
managing your pain.

Every batch is handcrafted using only the finest, purest, all-natural, and highest quality ingredients in each of our products — to create a healthier way of healing.

25
Formulations in the line
4.9
Average customer rating
5+
Delivery formats
Carter's Original CBD pain cream, 2 oz jar ActiveWhole-plant CBD extract CounterirritantMenthol + peppermint EO BaseShea, mango & babassu butters BotanicalsArnica, ginseng, red clover
Fig. 01 — Carter's Original, topical cream
  • Active — whole-plant CBD extract
  • Counterirritant — menthol + peppermint essential oil
  • Base — shea, mango and babassu butters
  • Botanicals — arnica, ginseng root, red clover

Small-batch manufacture

Handcrafted in controlled batches rather than mass-produced runs.

Whole-plant extract

Full-spectrum CBD paired with naturally extracted essential oils.

Consistent dosing

Proprietary dosage technology for a repeatable experience.

Recognized quality

Awarded for best topical and tincture by leading California panels.

01 — Approach

There's a science to the science.

Our pain cream is composed of all-natural essential oils, but what sets the product apart is that it is infused with cannabidiol (CBD). In addition to helping people living with disease, Carter's Aromatherapy Designs are formulated for muscle pain, joint pain, body aches, back pain, and everyday pain.

Life is good. Sometimes we allow our misfortunes to get the better of us, but there's a bright spot at the end of the tunnel — and improving health is Carter's Aromatherapy Designs' number one priority.

Delivering health and happiness has been our promise since day one. Our targeted formulas and proprietary dosage technology help us guarantee that promise, ensuring a safe, targeted, consistent and repeatable experience each and every time.

Our story
CAD topical cream and sublingual tincture
Fig. 02 — Topical cream and sublingual tincture, the two core delivery formats
02 — Formulation

Every ingredient, on the record.

We publish the complete composition of our formulas. Nothing is listed as "proprietary blend," and nothing is left off the panel.

Carter's Original
Topical cream · Tier 1 · Full composition
Format
Cream, applied to the skin
Route
Topical
Active
CBD whole-plant extract
Counterirritant
Menthol, peppermint essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil
May help with
Muscles · Joints · Arthritis · Body aches · Psoriasis · Severe back pain · Cramps · Everyday pain
Botanical base
Hibiscus hydrosol Green tea hydrosol Helichrysum Babassu oil Shea butter Mango butter Ginseng root Red clover Arnica oil Peppermint EO Eucalyptus EO Nutmeg EO
Full ingredients
*Hibiscus hydrosol, *green tea hydrosol, *helichrysum hydrosol, *babassu oil, *coconut oil, *shea butter, *olive oil, *sunflower seed oil, *castor oil, *ginseng root, *red clover, sorbitan olivate, glyceryl stearate, *mango butter, *carnauba wax, *menthol, *jojoba oil, *arnica oil, *peppermint essential oil, *eucalyptus essential oil, *nutmeg essential oil, non-GMO naturally derived preservatives of leuconostoc, propanediol, ethylhexyl, glycerin, potassium sorbate, CBD whole-plant extract.  *All natural
Related potencies
Capsules — 25 mg CBD / 1 mg THC Capsules — 40 mg CBD / 1.7 mg THC Patch — 30 mg CBD / 25 mg THC / 25 mg CBN
Warnings. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and broken skin. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
03 — Delivery formats

Choose the route, then the formula.

Each format delivers the same whole-plant extract by a different route. Colour coding is carried through the product listing below.

04 — Product listing

Selected formulations.

05 — Selection guide

Which format for which concern.

Based on the intended use published for each product line and its delivery route. This guide is for orientation only and is not a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation.

● Indicated on the product line    ○ Not listed for this format

06 — Recognition

Judged by the panels that set the standard.

Winner of numerous awards for best topical and tincture CBD products. We don't stop learning, and we are consistently innovating every day.

2025 · Bronze medal
California Cannabis Awards
Recognised in the 2025 judging.
Best topical & tincture
High Times
Awarded across the CAD line.
Best topical & tincture
The Emerald Cup
California's benchmark craft competition.
Best topical & tincture
Chalice Festival
Judged on formulation and effect.
07 — Customer reports

In their own words.

Unedited feedback submitted by customers. Individual experience varies and these accounts are not clinical evidence.

Nana's Paradise line
In loving memory of

Betsy “Nana” Brothers

One of Nana's last requests was to create a line with some of her favorite scents. We can't tell you how excited we are to release this product in Nana's honor. This is Nana's Paradise — a very special product, dear to our hearts.

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08 — Journal

From the bench.

09 — Newsletter

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Safety information

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nothing on this site is medical advice, and it is not a substitute for care from a licensed healthcare provider.

Consult your physician before use, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a diagnosed condition. Topicals are for external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Products containing THC are intended for adults 21 and over and are sold only where permitted under California law. Keep all products out of reach of children and pets.